BUSINESS Zimbabwe Bans Antimony and Tungsten Exports in Push for Local Processing Iconic Times Africa September 10, 2026 Zimbabwe has announced an immediate ban on raw antimony and tungsten exports as the government pushes for domestic mineral processing and value addition. Read Full Story
BUSINESS African Forestry Trust Fund Launched in Lagos to Unlock Green Capital Iconic Times Africa September 10, 2026 Economic leaders, environmental experts and institutional investors have launched the African Forestry Trust Fund in Lagos to support sustainable forestry, carbon markets and green investment. Read Full Story
BUSINESS US Development Finance Corporation Supports Kenya Rare-Earth Processing Iconic Times Africa September 10, 2026 The United States International Development Finance Corporation has announced a major capital allocation to support rare-earth mineral processing facilities connected to Kenya's Mrima Hill deposit. Read Full Story
BUSINESS The Gambia Declares National Energy Crisis Directive Iconic Times Africa September 10, 2026 President Adama Barrow has declared a national energy crisis directive aimed at accelerating solar power integration and emergency electricity interconnectivity with neighbouring countries. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Africa's Green Power Revolution: Pan-Continental Pact Accelerates Renewable Energy Iconic Times Africa September 08, 2026 A coalition of 32 African nations has ratified a major green energy pact aimed at integrating renewable energy grids and generating 100 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Nigeria's Tech Hub Blossoms as Lagos Attracts Global Investment Iconic Times Africa September 08, 2026 Lagos is strengthening its position as a leading African technology centre after startups reportedly secured $2.4 billion in venture capital during the third quarter of 2026. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Eskom Expands Renewable Energy Capacity With New Solar and Wind Projects Iconic Times Africa September 08, 2026 South Africa's electricity sector is receiving additional renewable-energy capacity after Eskom integrated three large-scale solar and wind projects into the national grid. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Eskom Records Load-Shedding-Free Winter as Meat Exports Target Egypt Iconic Times Africa September 07, 2026 South Africa has recorded a major electricity milestone while its red meat industry targets new export opportunities in Egypt. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Seychelles Unveils Ambitious $2 Billion Fund and Strengthens Digital Trade Iconic Times Africa September 07, 2026 Seychelles is preparing a major $2 billion financial initiative while advancing regional digital trade integration under the AfCFTA framework. Read Full Story
BUSINESS Kenya Launches Compliance Crackdown on Unregistered Foreign Traders Iconic Times Africa September 07, 2026 Kenya has reportedly launched an extensive compliance enforcement exercise targeting unregistered foreign entrepreneurs. Read Full Story
